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March 1, 2026

South Valley farm maintains Halloween fall tradition

Squeals of laughter and the scent of hay filled the air as children raced through the corn maze, picked out pumpkins nearly as big as they were, and enjoyed rides at the annual fall festival at Swank Farms—a beloved South Valley tradition marking the...

Collective Past, longstanding downtown store, permanently closes

For nearly 23 years, collectors have flocked to Collective Past in downtown Gilroy to browse its numerous shelves of rare vintage items. But the store, owned by Linda Graham, has become a casualty of the Covid-19 outbreak and the ensuing business shutdowns. The 7495 Monterey St....

So You Want to be a Millionaire

In August 1999, the ABC network asked America, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" and received a loud "we do" in response. Almost every American will tell you that they want to become a millionaire, but they can't tell you how to become one.

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VTA hosts meetings on interchange project

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has scheduled a series of public meetings on the Highway 101 and State Route 25 interchange project. The purpose of the meetings is to provide commuters with more information about the changes coming to the busy intersection.  The next...

Coleman joins Santa Teresa Dental

Santa Teresa Dental announced that Brielle Coleman has joined its technologically advanced practice as a certified dental assistant.

Seen and heard at the Poppy Bash

An upbeat gala for the 18th annual Poppy Jasper International Film Festival unfolded Friday night in downtown Gilroy. Around 200 people filled the Capos Event Center on April 12 for the three-hour Poppy Bash event, which included awards, snippets of dozens of this year’s films,...

‘Conservative Carl’ vs. ‘Diversifying Dorothy’

Diversification allows an investor to benefit from a variety of economic factors, such as inflation, deflation or anything in between. It's a good idea, but some can take it too far. Diversifying Dorothy is one example.

County zoning proposal sparks outcry among equine community

Horse owners, ranchers and agricultural advocates are sounding the alarm over proposed zoning amendments they say could force hundreds or more horses out of Santa Clara County and devastate an industry woven into the region’s rural heritage. The controversy centers on draft zoning ordinance amendments...

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